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A community health worker gives advice to a couple at Ngoma Hospital in Karongi. There are over 58,000 community health workers in Rwanda.
Health

How Rwanda enhances mother, child health through community engagement

Tuesday, March 04, 2025
Teen mothers during a meeting with HDI officials during a campaign on reproductive health. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Five key reasons why govt is pushing for teen access to contraceptives

Thursday, February 27, 2025
A view of Gisenyi District Hospital.Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Health

Gisenyi hospital raises alarm over unsafe abortions in rural areas

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Members of Parliament on February 17 began analysing a new healthcare bill, which could legalise surrogacy in Rwanda if it’s voted into law.
Health

There will be no price for surrogacy, minister defends new healthcare bill

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
A community health worker gives instructions to a pregnant woman and her husband in Karongi. file
Health

Family planning: Essential insights for choosing the right contraception method

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Young girls during a reproductive health course in Gisagara. The Rwandan Ministry of Health on February 17 defended its proposal to lower the age of consent for contraceptive use from 18 to 15. File
Editorial

Supporting teenage access to reproductive health services is securing their future

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana addresses members of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs on Monday, February 17. Courtesy
Health

Govt defends contraceptive for teens amid high pregnancy, child mortality rates

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolée Uwimana addresses MPs a session in parliament on February 9. Courtesy
Crime

Debate grows over proposed tribunal for child defilement cases

Friday, February 14, 2025
Local government authorities have been criticised for failing to prioritize the fight against teenage pregnancies and defilement. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Local govt leaders on spot over ‘inaction’ on teenage pregnancies

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
More than 42 marriages involving people above the age of 18 but below 21 have been officially approved by the government since July last year.
Law

Under 21 marriage: Over 42 couples approved since new law passed

Monday, February 10, 2025
Number of personnel directly employed by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will be temporarily suspended from their roles starting Friday, February 7.
International

Most of USAID's 10,000 staff placed on leave amid US foreign aid review

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
A health worker demonstrates how one method works during a family planning awareness campaign in Gihundwe in Rusizi District in 2019. File photo.
Health

How family planning trends have evolved in Rwanda over the years

Monday, February 03, 2025